Juba Seeks Oslo’s Continued Support on Peace, Regional Stability

By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Monday Semaya K. Kumba, yesterday, met with the Norwegian Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa Endre Stiansen and discussed matters partnering...

Nigeria-focused player appoints lawyer and accountant to board

Africa-focused Savannah Energy is set to appoint two new board members after announcing the departure of two directors on Thursday. The company has also announced a further delay in the publication of its 2024 annual report and accounts plus...

Second phase of vital Juba–Nimule Road rehabilitation kicks off – Govt. announces

Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 4 hours ago A photo captured by Eye Radio on February 5, 2024, depict significant damage along the Juba-Nimule highway, showcasing numerous potholes dotting the road. The Ministry of Roads and Bridges has...

Authorities confiscate over 200 firearms in Juba arms search

Author: James Atem Kuir | Published: 2 hours ago A clache of weapons collected during security search in Juba - Photo credit: Madrama James The heads of security forces have announced that more than 200 firearms, including light machine guns and...

JCD activist killed in Ctg Juba Dal factional clash

Staff Correspondent . Chattogram 28 October, 2025, 22:33 Representational image | File photo An activist of Jatiyatabadi Chatra Dal, the student wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, was killed and at least eight others were injured as two...

Who is on my ballot in Perinton? Election 2025 candidates

This year, Perinton residents will cast their ballots for five town positions, two state Supreme Court judgeships and a Family Court judge. To help inform your vote, we sent brief questionnaires through the party chairpersons to all candidates in...

70% of South Sudan’s Children Trapped in Hazardous Labor

By Kei Emmanuel Duku A landmark report by Save the Children South Sudan reveals a dire child labor crisis, finding that over 70% of children surveyed across eight counties in seven states in South Sudan including Akobo, Kapoeta South, Magwi, Wau,...

Jonglei launches mobile court to address growing case backlog

Author: Irene Jackson | Published: 25 minutes ago Aerial view of Bor town, Jonglei State. (Photo: Courtesy). Authorities in Jonglei State have launched a mobile court in Bor Town to fast-track the handling of hundreds of pending legal cases and...

Sudan denies targeting South Sudanese in massive deportation drive

Issam Mohammed Karrar, the Ambassador of Sudan to South Sudan, speaks at the Station House during the visit of Deputy Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, Malik Agar Eyre, to Juba in August 2025. [Photo: Courtesy]JUBA – The Sudanese Embassy in...

Darfur Governor clarifies controversial remarks after backlash from South Sudan

Darfur Governor Minni Arko Minnawi (L) shakes hands with President Salva Kiir. [Photo: Courtesy]JUBA – Sudan’s Darfur Governor Minni Arko Minnawi has clarified his remarks that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have “finished off” South Sudanese...

Election chief proposes use of 2008 census, 2010 constituencies in 2026 elections

Author: Emmanuel J. Akile | Published: 9 hours ago Professor Abednego Akok, Chairman of the National Elections Commission, during an interview with Eye Radio at his office in Juba on August 23, 2024. — Obaj Okuj/Eye Radio The Chairperson of the...

Activist urges judiciary to uphold rule of law

By Chol D. Johnson Civil Society activist Edmund Yakani has urged South Sudan’s judiciary to strengthen the rule of law. Speaking to this outlet on Monday, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO),...

CES governor calls for joint efforts to address challenges

By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has called for strengthened collaboration between government institutions, citizens, and the Church leadership in addressing challenges. According to the...

Why VP Machar’s trial presents ‘existentially high’ stakes for South Sudan 

Juba, South Sudan – As he was ushered into a barred holding cell inside an events hall turned courtroom on a morning in mid-October, the bright smile and relaxed demeanour of Riek Machar, South Sudan’s embattled first vice president and opposition...

Why Riek Machar’s trial brings ‘existentially high’ stakes for South Sudan

Juba, South Sudan – As he was ushered into a barred holding cell inside an events hall turned courtroom on a morning in mid-October, the bright smile and relaxed demeanour of Riek Machar, South Sudan’s embattled first vice president and opposition...

Liam Neeson plea over 'hauntingly quiet' children of South Sudan horror

Liam said he was deeply saddened by the children’s plight Hollywood luminary Liam Neeson has voiced his condemnation of aid cuts to impoverished nations following a visit to South Sudan. As a UNICEF ambassador, Liam spent nearly a week in the...

“Their joy alone gives me strength”: South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Praises Resilience of Faithful in His Diocese

Despite the agreement, tensions between SSPDF and SPLA-IO have reportedly persisted, fueled by political rivalries, the politics of succession, ethnic divisions, and delays in the full implementation of the peace deal. The situation worsened in...

Peace, Stability Essential for Church’s Mission “to bear lasting fruit”: South Sudanese Catholic Bishop

“Another area of focus is the formation of Small Christian Communities (SCCs). We believe that without these communities, the Word of God remains largely confined to the pulpit,” he said, noting that his efforts are bearing fruit. He said, “The...

Opinion| When every story becomes the Awiirs: A wakeup call for South Sudan’s journalism

In Juba, truth no longer walks; it limps. Each sunrise brings a new rumour, and by noon, someone has already blamed the Awiirs. A deal stalls at J1? It is the Awiirs. A contractor’s payment delays? It is the Awiirs. A journalist spills tea or beer...

Liam Neeson tells of fear for children in South Sudan as aid slashed

The 73-year-old star from Ballymena who is known for movies Taken and Schindler’s List visited South Sudan to see how global funding cuts have affected local communities and the lives of young people across the country. The visit comes after...